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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Startup Hydro Power Generating Unit from a Control Room

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10898	Startup Hydro Power Generating Unit from a Control Room
ORIGINATOR
SGB Power Plant Operations
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology			Manufacturing and Assembly
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	32
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to prepare plant for service, startup plant from a centralised control room, monitor startup conditions, loading, inventory control, optimise startup conditions and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hydro power plant operation and control.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

1. Listens, questions, observes, describes accurately and aligns with the sender`s need
2. Understands and respects people`s values and beliefs, as well as those of the organisation and manages own
actions in line with the above
3. Understands own development requirements
4. Understands concepts, terms and theory of the specified technical field covering mathametics, science, electrical theory and power plant theory
5. Understands the company`s vision and manages own actions in line with it
6. Specific organisation safety standards
7. Basic first aid
8. Fire fighting
9. Emergency preparedness
10. Problem solving and decision making
11. Environmental awareness
12. Organisation understanding
13. Competent in performing all relevant operating outcomes on all power plant support systems

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Range Statement:
1. Auto and or remote startup
2. Manual and or local startup
3. Black startup

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare plant for service.

OUTCOME RANGE

Range: Total de-water waterway conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Legitimacy of instruction for return to service confirmed according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Tasks assigned to relevant staff to enable required events to happen according to startup plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Plant preparation progress is monitored to verify compliance with the planning schedule.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Out of normal conditions as reported are reacted on and appropriate actions taken according to operating
procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Plant parameters are checked and necessary control room operations are performed during the preparation of the plant in accordance with operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Preparation of plant as performed by staff is verified by reviewing completed documentation with the relevant
configuration control procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Plant conditions are communicated according to administrative procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Startup plant from a centralised control room.

OUTCOME RANGE

Stand still; generate; pump; synchronous compensator mode.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Legitimacy of instruction for startup is confirmed according to administrative and workplace requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Plant conditions are assessed to determine startup requirements according to plant procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Pre-start checks are performed according to operating procedures and administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Recommissioning tests are performed according to relevant procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Startup performed according to relevant operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Startup conditions are communicated according to administrative requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Monitor startup conditions

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Plant startup conditions are monitored and recorded according to relevant operating procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Out of normal conditions are identified, reported, analysed and appropriate action taken according to relevant procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Out of normal conditions communicated are reviewed and followed-up according to specific operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Legitimacy of loading instructions is confirmed according to administrative and regulatory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Pre-loading conditions are met according to specific requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Loading performed according to specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Production capabilities and design specifications are maintained during loading according to technical
specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Production process parameters are documented and communicated according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Inventory control

OUTCOME NOTES

Note: exclusive of Human Resources

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Material and resources required for startup are verified as being available according to procedural requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Inventory availability is maintained according to specific requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Inventory status is communicated according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Optimise startup conditions

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Plant capability and or efficiency is assured by optimising startup end conditions according to operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Plant cability and or efficiency conditions are communicated according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Out of normal conditions as reported are followed up according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Hydro Power Plant Operation and Control

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Priority setting is understood during plant operations and control according to optimisation principles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Impact on environmental factors are understood in accordance with orgnisational environmental policies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Mechanical and electrical plant component application and interrelation to the plant is known and understood according to relevant theories.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Process control and protection system application and interrelation to the plant processes are understood according to relevant design theories (Range: binary and analog system).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Regulatory requirements are known and understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Dangers of process chemicals in use are known and understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Incidents related to specific plant operations are known and understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Energy conversion process understanding demonstrated according to specific hydro plant requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Thermodynamic and fluid mechanic processes understood according to hydro plant requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10. Operating philosophy pertaining to plant operating procedures is known and understood.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Evaluation of documentation by SAQA and registration thereof

According to SAQA accreditation requirements

Standard Generating Group Hydro Power Plant Operations

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

1. Understands the overall energy conversion process and the impact the specific plant has on it.
2. Ability to set priorities for self and own job.
3. Awareness of and concern about the impact his/her actions have on the environment.
4. Knows and understands the theory of application of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation plant components and it`s interrelation to the plant.
5. Awareness, understanding and adherance to the regulatory requirements relevant to his/her plant area.
6. Identifies process chemicals in the plant area and knows the dangers thereof.
7. Understands the lessons learnt from trends and or incidents related to the specific plant.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identifying & solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization, and community.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collecting, analysing, organizing and critically evaluating information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
a. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
b. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
c. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
d. Exploring education and career opportunities;
e. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Terminology used in this unit standard is consistent with the following standards:

Electricity Supply Industry in South Africa

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

A candidate will be regarded not yet competent should the safety of people, plant and materials be jeopardised during any stage of the assessment on any criteria of this unit standard.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	23736	National Diploma: Hydro Power Plant Process Control	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-02-18	Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	61570	National Diploma: Power Plant Process Control Operations	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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